Peanut

My story

Peanut is a shy and independent spirit who takes her time warming up to new people. She’s especially cautious around strangers and prefers to keep her distance, often running to the other side of the room when someone approaches. Though she rarely interacts with her foster mom’s 4-year-old granddaughter and tends to run away when approached, Peanut is never aggressive—she doesn’t hiss or swat; she simply chooses to retreat to her safe space. Peanut gets along well with other cats and enjoys sharing a bed or snuggling up with her feline friends. She’s had limited exposure to dogs but shows mild curiosity rather than fear. Her ideal home would be a calm, quiet environment with adults or older children who understand her need for patience and space. Peanut is making slow but steady progress in gaining confidence. She’s starting to realize she doesn’t always need to run away. Sometimes, she’ll stay perched on her cat climber, watching her foster mom curiously instead of immediately darting off. On occasion, she’s even leaned in to sniff a hand and has allowed a gentle pet or two, but these moments are rare and delicate. Peanut needs an adopter who understands that building trust with her will take time, patience, and celebrating the small victories along the way. Peanut is a quiet kitty who loves lounging on comfy beds or climbers. She occasionally enjoys playing with toys, especially her favorite—DaBird feather wand toy. She also looks forward to her daily helping of wet food and patiently waits for her dish to be placed in front of her. If you’re someone who can offer Peanut the patience, understanding, and quiet environment she needs, she’ll reward you by gradually learning to trust and feel safe in her forever home.

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Peanut, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.